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Dr. Rashid Taher, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. Rashid Taher, MD
4.2 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Rashid Taher, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, FL.
Dr. Rashid Taher, MD
4.2 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Rashid Taher, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Rashid Taher, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, FL.

About

Dr. Taher graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1995 and completed a residency at University Fla/Shands Hospital.Dr. Rashid Taher, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Miami, FL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Taher currently practices at Elite Eyecare Specialists and are affiliated with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. At present, Dr. Taher received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Taher's office accepts new patients. Dr. Taher also speaks Arabic. Dr. Taher is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Floaters
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Cataract Removal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amaurosis Hypertrichosis
Aphakia
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diseases Leading to Retinal Scarring
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Exudative Retinal Detachment
Eye Disease
Eye Infections
Eye Injuries
Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome
Ocular Hypertension
Open-Angle Glaucoma
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Progressive High Myopia
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Pseudophakia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Degeneration
Retinal Degeneration - Nanophthalmos - Glaucoma
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia and Hypogammaglobulinemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Steroid-Induced Glaucoma
Strabismus
Traditional Retinal Tears
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Fluorscein Angiography
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Trabeculectomy
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • AvMed
  • Preferred Medical Plan
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • GHI
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Vista Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Molina
  • Aetna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Total Health Choice

Locations

  1. 1 Elite Eyecare Specialists
    3659 S Miami Ave Ste 4003, Miami, FL 33133

Patient Satisfaction

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4.2
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Patient Reviews
Aug 03, 2024
Had Vitrectomy surgery for macular hole on March 4, 2015 “saved my eye vision”. To this day 9 yrs ago all still great. Thank you Dr Taher “you’re the best as a surgeon and as a caring person”. “Can't ever thank you enough”. Extremely happy you are now practicing at Elite Eyecare Specialists-Miami, FL 33133. God Bless You Dr Taher in good health as well as your family.
Celia Diaz — Aug 03, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY|George Washington University Medical Center
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Fla/Shands Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Boston University Medical Center
    2001
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rashid Taher, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Taher's profile.

Dr. Rashid Taher, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rashid Taher, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Mercy Hospital

    3663 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL